Match Report


Raith RoversRaith Rovers     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Cristi AnghelCristi Anghel Paul Haylock Paul Haylock
Avril ArroyoA. Arroyo73
G
1
G
68Duncan ElliottD. Elliott
Jack MolenaarJ. Molenaar78
D
2
D
68Alex StrachanA. Strachan
Arek GadochaA. Gadocha76
D
3
D
68Craig CollinsC. Collins
Billy GreigB. Greig71
D
4
D
71Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Sven OoijerS. Ooijer76
D
5
M
79Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher
Paul HendryP. Hendry78
M
6
M
82Dominic WhiteD. White
Neil SounessN. Souness84
M
7captain
M
82Callum NivenC. Niven
Scott BremnerS. Bremner83
M
8
M
77Neil CampbellN. Campbell
Zeljko MilosevicZ. Milosevic78
A
9
A
74Colin HansenC. Hansen
Charles MedranoC. Medrano83
A
captain10
A
67Alec McGroryA. McGrory
Daniel CorstanjeD. Corstanje76
A
11
A
72Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone
 
David BoothD. Booth38
D
12
D
73Billy CollinsB. Collins
Alex WhiteA. White34
M
13
M
90Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Losseni DianéL. Diané30
A
14
A
76Craig RaeC. Rae

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 19,944 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Raith Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin James.


0.00
The first half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
10.25
Callum Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Arek Gadocha catches Colin Hansen on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
20.56
Paul Hendry makes a simple pass to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje lofts in a cross ball towards Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Duncan Elliott is on top of it.
24.59
Arek Gadocha makes a strong solo run forward. Arek Gadocha chips the ball to his team mate, Zeljko Milosevic. Zeljko Milosevic knocks in a cross ball towards Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.09
Callum Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen runs straight at the defence! Colin Hansen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Avril Arroyo easily smothers it!
40.52
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen controls it well on his chest. Colin Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec McGrory but the linesman indicates offside!
42.28
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Raith Rovers players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Neil Campbell threads a neat ball through to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alec Johnstone is offside!
48.20
Dominic White threads a neat ball through to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance but Avril Arroyo is on top of his game. Great keeping!
51.47
Scott Bremner brings the ball forward. Scott Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano makes a deft header. Duncan Elliott didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
53.12
Billy Greig passes the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks the ball forward to Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano skips past Craig Collins! Charles Medrano takes a shot at goal. Duncan Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
55.19
Dominic White flicks a high ball forward to Alec Johnstone who gracefully takes it down. Alec Johnstone runs straight at the defence! Alec Johnstone rockets a shot on goal but somehow Billy Greig happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.13
Neil Campbell darts forward. Neil Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
60.14
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Stuart McGrory replacing Callum Niven and Craig Rae replacing Alec Johnstone .
61.20
Duncan Burley sweeps the ball up the wings. Alec McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Avril Arroyo manages to gather it.
65.10
Neil Souness flicks a high ball forward to Charles Medrano who takes it down. Charles Medrano lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.38
Alex Strachan decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Alex Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
71.24
Paul Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje whips in a cross ball towards Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.28
Dundee United have made a substitution with Billy Collins replacing Craig Collins .
78.28
Arek Gadocha runs forward with the ball. Arek Gadocha flicks a high pass forward to Charles Medrano who brings the ball under control. Charles Medrano tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
79.48
Stuart McGrory threads a neat ball through to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Avril Arroyo who gathers it comfortably.
81.33
Billy Greig laces a through ball forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Zeljko Milosevic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Zeljko Milosevic whips in a cross ball towards Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Billy Collins. Excellent block.
83.08
Alex Strachan knocks the ball forward to Dominic White. Dominic White threads the ball through to Craig Rae. Craig Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.26
Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Corstanje collects the pass. Daniel Corstanje shoots from distance. Good keeping from Duncan Elliott as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.47
Corner kick to Raith Rovers. Neil Souness chips it to the near post. Colin Hansen reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
Sven Ooijer makes a probing pass to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Charles Medrano. Charles Medrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Burley.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Raith Rovers

Dundee United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
26.7%
48%
25.3%

Scorers
Daniel Corstanje 65
Charles Medrano 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Charles Medrano of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Avril Arroyo (GK)
7
2.Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
3.Arek Gadocha (DEF)
7
4.Billy Greig (DEF)
6
5.Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6.Paul Hendry (MID)
6
7.Neil Souness (MID)
6
8.Scott Bremner (MID)
7
9.Zeljko Milosevic (ATT)
6
10.Charles Medrano (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Daniel Corstanje (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.David Booth (DEF)
0
13.Alex White (MID)
0
14.Losseni Diané (ATT)
0

1.Duncan Elliott (GK)
8
2.Alex Strachan (DEF)
7
3.Craig Collins (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Burley (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6
6.Dominic White (MID)
6
7.Callum Niven (MID)
6
8.Neil Campbell (MID)
6
9.Colin Hansen (ATT)
7
10.Alec McGrory (ATT)
6
11.Alec Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Collins (DEF)
6
13.Stuart McGrory (MID)
6
14.Craig Rae (ATT)
6